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The Undefeated Tribe Ranks No. 73 on Inc. Magazine’s List of the Southwest Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies


Inc. Magazine today revealed that Austin-based Crunch Fitness Franchisee, The Undefeated Tribe is No. 73 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000 Regionals Southwest list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies based in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the Southwest economy’s most dynamic segment–its independent small businesses.

Undefeated Tribe CEO, Tony Hartl, oversees cultural excellence for their franchised Crunch locations in Texas, with plans to expand to 50 Crunch gyms over the next five years.

“Our purpose is to enrich the lives of others through the power of well-being,” said Hartl. “We are so humbled and honored to be able to deliver our mission across the communities we serve. Thank you to our members, partners, and team members that allow us to be part of their journey and have made this growth possible.”

The companies on this list show a remarkable rate of growth across all industries in the Southwest region. Between 2019 and 2021, these 165 private companies had an average growth rate of 557 percent and, in 2021 alone, they added 16,116 jobs and nearly $5.5 billion to the Southwest region’s economy. Companies based in the Austin, Texas, Scottsdale, Arizona, and Fort Worth, Texas, areas had the highest growth rates overall.

Complete results of the Inc. 5000 Regionals Southwest, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, metro area, and other criteria, can be found at inc.com/southwest starting February 28, 2023.

“This year’s Inc. 5000 Regional winners represent one of the most exceptional and exciting lists of America’s off-the-charts growth companies. They’re disrupters and job creators, and all delivered an outsize impact on the economy. Remember their names and follow their lead. These are the companies you’ll be hearing about for years to come,” said Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. magazine.

Crunch is a gym that believes in making serious exercise fun by fusing fitness and entertainment and pioneering a philosophy of ‘No Judgments.’ Crunch serves a fitness community for all kinds of people, with all types of goals, exercising all different ways, working it out at the same place together. Today, we are renowned for creating one-of-a-kind group fitness classes and unique programming for our wildly diverse members. Headquartered in New York City, Crunch serves over 1.9 million members with over 400 gyms worldwide in 34 states and the District of Columbia, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, Portugal, Puerto Rico, and Spain. Crunch is rapidly expanding across the U.S. and around the globe.

Contact: CMO, Brooke Chavez, 210-264-9847, brooke.chavez@undefeatedtribe.com

More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000 Regionals

Methodology

The 2023 Inc. 5000 Regionals are ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2019 and 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2019. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2019 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $1 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.

About Inc. Media

The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multi-platform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent.

The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit http://www.inc.com.

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Jazzercise Launches First-Ever Mobility Program and Pregnancy & Post-Baby Exercise Collection on Jazzercise On Demand


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Today, Jazzercise, Inc. – the global dance fitness company – announced the launch of the brand’s first-ever Mobility Program. For more than 50 years, Jazzercise has continuously evolved its programming to meet the varying needs of members at their different ages, fitness levels and seasons of their lives. In addition to the Mobility Program, Jazzercise also launched its first-ever Pregnancy and Post-Baby Collection in late 2022. Both collections are available on the brand’s digital platform, Jazzercise On Demand.

“At Jazzercise, we aim to provide our members with a lifelong fitness routine that’s fun and effective, because enjoying your routine is crucial for maintaining it long-term,” said Jazzercise President and CEO Shanna Missett Nelson. “We understand that as our lives change, so must our fitness routines – which is why we developed the Mobility Program and Pregnancy & Post-Baby Collection. Our goal is to offer solutions that help people prioritize fitness and practice it in a way that best serves their bodies, no matter what stage of life they’re in.”

Jazzercise consistently evaluates industry trends and integrates the latest proven effective fitness methods into their offerings. The latest addition of the Mobility Program is on trend with an industry-wide focus on improving the mind-to-muscle connection and integrating functional fitness movements.

The Jazzercise On Demand Mobility Program features four sessions that combine targeted strength moves with functional stretching and movements and practices that are proven to enhance performance, stabilize joints, increase range of motion, improve posture and aid in injury prevention and pain management – all of which increase the longevity of your fitness routine and overall life. The program sessions include 10-Minute Hips and Back, 10-Minute Upper Body, 20-minute Full-Body and 30-Minute Full-Body – all set to music for the signature Jazzercise experience. These sessions can be treated as standalone workouts or act as a warmup to a regular routine.

While the Mobility Program aims to increase the longevity of your overall fitness routine, Jazzercise created the Pregnancy and Post-Baby Collection to help pregnant women and new moms utilize fitness to prepare for and recover from pregnancy, and maintain an existing exercise regimen during this time of life. Exercise during pregnancy is proven to lead to shorter, less complicated labor, decreased physical discomfort, and quicker postpartum recovery.

The Jazzercise Pregnancy and Post-Baby Collection features nine class sessions combining dance cardio and science-backed moves proven to assist with labor and recovery. Sessions include Core & Pelvic Floor, Strength & Stretch, and more, all featuring low-impact movements to ensure safety and stability. In addition to exercise sessions, the collection also includes easy, nutrient-dense snack recipes designed specifically for pregnant women and new moms.

In 2019, Jazzercise launched their digital platform, Jazzercise On Demand as a way to make fun fitness more accessible to all. Jazzercise On Demand houses both the Mobility Program and Pregnancy and Post-Baby Collection, in addition to hundreds of dance cardio workouts all integrating other effective fitness methods such as strength training, HIIT, and more.

The Mobility Program is available for $20 (one-time purchase for three-month access) and the Pregnancy and Post-Baby Collection for $24.99/month subscription or $49.99 (one-time purchase for six-month access). For more information about Jazzercise On Demand, please visit http://www.jazzercise.com/ondemand.

About Jazzercise, Inc.

Founded in 1969, Jazzercise, Inc. is the original dance cardio fitness program that pioneered the group fitness movement of the 20th century. For more than 50 years, Jazzercise has been inspiring and motivating customers, instructors and employees of all ages through energetic and inclusive exercise routines. As one of the longest-standing fitness brands, Jazzercise has defied fads and short-lived trends by continuously integrating the latest, proven-effective fitness methods into their unique dance cardio programming, staying on the cutting edge with their digital offering Jazzercise On Demand and never wavering from the belief that exercise can help you create a stronger, happier, healthier life. To learn more about Jazzercise, please visit http://www.jazzercise.com or follow on social media at @jazzercise on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, @therealjazzercise on TikTok and @jazzerciseinc on Pinterest.

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Get Ready to Run in 2023 with Personalized Training Plans Through MOTTIV 2.0


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“We have created the only app with training plans designed specifically to overcome the challenges ordinary people face in accomplishing something extraordinary in endurance sports,” Triathlete and MOTTIV CEO Taren Gesell

MOTTIV, an athlete-run company dedicated to ensuring endurance sports and the transformations they bring are accessible to everyone, today launched MOTTIV 2.0, an all-encompassing training and motivation app for runners at every level. After extensive beta testing, new functions have been added including an athlete dashboard where users can instantly see what they have to do that day and if they’re on track to reach their goals as well as a personalized and guided sign-up experience to make it easy for athletes to get started. MOTTIV 2.0 is also being introduced at a lower price point, making it more widely accessible.

MOTTIV 2.0 is designed for the ordinary age groupers who have real lives, families, busy jobs, but want to challenge themselves to accomplish something extraordinary in a way that’s meaningful to them. The app coordinates preparation for all different races and distances. The training plans, strength workouts, mobility workouts, and nutrition recommendations are written by experts in their niche. The app also uses algorithms to look at what the athletes’ goals are, and it pulls from the expert services to create one cohesive and effective plan. It then keeps athletes motivated to follow the plan and reach their goals.

“We have created the only app with training plans designed specifically to overcome the challenges ordinary people face in accomplishing something extraordinary in endurance sports,” Triathlete and MOTTIV CEO Taren Gesell said. “No matter your starting point, with MOTTIV – you’re ready. We want to make it clear that everyone can change their life with endurance sports, and the pursuit of all goals no matter how big or small should be celebrated.”

MOTTIV users can add any race from 5k to Ultramarathon running events, sprint to Ironman distance triathlons, cycling events, duathlons, and swim runs by simply entering the dates of their races and how much they want to train. The algorithms then create a plan that will get them ready for all of their races.

“Our app has helped people get on the podium in local races and qualify for world championships. Our athletes have shared their performance with our app is better than what they’ve received with 1-1 coaches and less expensive,” Gesell added.

This all-in-one endurance personalized training system coordinates endurance workouts, guided video strength and mobility workouts, nutrition guidance for every workout and stats tracking, all unlimited for $14.99/mo or $179.99/yr (less than the price of just one month of most 1-1 endurance coaches).

For more information about MOTTIV and the MOTTIV app, visit mymottiv.com

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Bestselling Author & Wellness Pioneer Jill Miller Debuts Her New Book Body by Breath


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Body by Breath prioritizes the health, mobility, and connections to the respiratory diaphragm for all people.It unlocks how pain, chronic stress, disturbed sleep, and relational issues can all be improved by addressing each person’s ability to embody breath.

Humans take 22,000 breaths in one day. Breathing is the single most important thing we do, and yet it is the most overlooked and underappreciated wellness tool. Jill Miller has dedicated her career to researching the latest science behind breathwork and its connection to our movement, mental health, and mindset. In her new book, Body by Breath, Miller shares that information to demystify the vast power behind the mechanics of breath. It revolutionizes the way readers think, access, and use this life-giving force. Miller’s methods empower readers to optimize each breath and movement, combat external stressors, and build physical, mental, and emotional resilience.

Body by Breath dives deep into four primary types of resilience-building exercises— breathwork, movement, rolling, and non-sleep deep rest–to amplify the relaxation response. It explores how breath is a body wide phenomenon and should not be limited as only a nose-to-lungs experience. Readers will walk away with greater power; improved recovery ability; relief from pain, injuries, and chronic conditions; and the freedom to feel and connect with their emotions.

“Body by Breath prioritizes the health, mobility, and connections to the respiratory diaphragm for all people,” said Miller. “It unlocks how pain, chronic stress, disturbed sleep, and relational issues can all be improved by addressing each person’s ability to embody breath. This book comes to market at a time when the global population is intensely aware of lingering effects of COVID not only on lung health, but also on mental health.”

Miller features more than 100 step-by-step techniques and practices to help readers master the body-breath connection and reset their physiology. She shares her scientifically supported methods that have been proven to help train and modulate the body and nervous system for reduced stress, improved mobility, and whole-body resilience.

The Body by Breath method is also an effective alternative to traditional meditation for those who struggle with anxiety and unrest that can arise from sitting still. This inclusive approach allows readers to reap the benefits of relaxation, restoration, and regeneration.

“The general population is now much more aware of the importance of respiratory health than in the past, but what they may not know is that there are simple at-home and on-the-go strategies they can do to vastly improve their breath behavior and function. This approach to breathwork has a dramatic ripple effect into mental and emotional well-being,” added Miller.

At 480 pages, Body by Breath is complete with the latest findings related to the vagus nerve and fascia and includes Miller’s proven methods for unlocking the body’s full potential through breathwork and myofascial release. Miller’s book will renew the way readers embody breath and give them a lifelong tool kit for optimal health.

Body by Breath is published by Victory Belt Publishing and is on sale at bookstores and through online retailers worldwide. For more on Body by Breath visit http://www.bodybybreath.com.

About Jill Miller

Jill Miller, C-IAYT, ERYT, is the co-founder of Tune Up Fitness Worldwide and creator of the self-care fitness formats Yoga Tune Up® and The Roll Model® Method. With more than 30 years of study in anatomy and movement, she is a pioneer in forging relevant links between the worlds of fitness, yoga, massage, athletics, and pain management. She is known as the Teacher’s Teacher and has trained thousands of movement educators, clinicians, and manual therapists to incorporate her paradigm-shifting self-care fitness programming into athletic and medical facility programs internationally. As the creator of some of the world’s best mobility tools, she has crafted original programs for Equinox, Golf Digest, 24 Hour Fitness, YogaWorks and numerous professional sports teams. She and her team of 500+ teachers help you to live better in your body with an emphasis on proprioception, mobility, breath mechanics, and recovery.

Jill has presented at conferences and symposia worldwide in the fields of fitness, fascia, pain, athletic performance, yoga therapy and mental health. She has the rare ability to translate complex physiological and biomechanical information into accessible, relevant moves that help her students transform pain, dysfunction, and injury into robust fitness. Jill is the former anatomy columnist for Yoga Journal Magazine and has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Shape, Men’s Journal, Good Housekeeping, Women’s Health, Yoga Journal, and Self and on the Today Show, Good Morning America, and the Oprah Winfrey Network. Miller is the creator of dozens of programs, including collaborations with Tom Myers, Katy Bowman, and Kelly Starrett, DPT. She is the author of the internationally bestselling book The Roll Model: A Step-by-Step Guide to Erase Pain, Improve Mobility, and Live Better in Your Body as well as a contributing author on the topic of self-myofascial release in the medical textbook Fascia, Function and Medical Applications. She lives in Los Angeles, CA, with her husband and two children.

About Tune Up Fitness

TUNE UP FITNESS WORLDWIDE is a health and wellness company empowering people to be their own best first-stage healthcare provider, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and tools to self-manage pain, reduce stress, build resilience, and perform at their best. For more information visit http://www.tuneupfitness.com

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MMA Champion Miesha Tate Partners with Longevity Labs to Promote Micronutrient Solutions for Performance and Longevity


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“Performing at the highest level inside and outside of the octagon has led me down a long road of learning about how nutrients play a role in our everyday cellular processes.” – Miesha Tate

MMA Bantamweight Champion Miesha Tate today announced that she has partnered with Longevity Labs to promote and advance micronutrient solutions for performance and longevity.

According to Tate, partnering with Longevity Labs and their spermidineLIFE® and Mode+Method™ brands advances her passion for science-based nutraceuticals to tackle life’s daily challenges at a cellular level, especially as an athlete. “Performing at the highest level inside and outside of the octagon has led me down a long road of learning about how nutrients play a role in our everyday cellular processes. I’m excited to be partnering with a company that is education-forward and bringing new solutions to the market.”

“Our body is only the collective health of our cells,” says Daniel Dietz, CEO of Longevity Labs. “Our cells require the proper nutrients to function at the highest level, especially as we age. In partnering with Miesha Tate, we can now further share the knowledge about how autophagy and nervous system flexibility help counter dangerous inflammation and other metabolic processes that enhance health and wellness inside and out. We view this as a fantastic mission-based partnership to drive wellness results for all.”

About Miesha Tate

Miesha Tate is an MMA powerhouse winning both the UFC® Women’s Bantamweight Championship & the StrikeForce® Women’s Bantamweight Championship. She has represented the USA taking a silver medal in the FILA® World Grappling Championship. Tate’s impressive past also includes another top prize, as she was the winner of the CBS reality show Celebrity Big Brother, Season 3. As an athlete, mother of two, and renowned personality, Tate has grown a passion for health and wellness in the context of performance and longevity, opening a wellness center of her own in Las Vegas, NV.

About Longevity Labs

Longevity Labs, founded in 2020 in Denver, CO, is a multi-brand international startup focused on improving the aging and recovery process by way of natural solutions, largely through their flagship dietary supplement brands, spermidineLIFE®, and Mode+Method. Their world-renowned team of researchers continues to advance daily solutions to combat cellular aging and stress through novel, natural, food-derived interventions. To learn more, visit LongevityLabs.io.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.*

Please direct any press inquiries to Bear Buscher: bear@longevitylabs.io.

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Unique book explains how to ease nausea, vomiting and other symptoms related to stomach and gastrointestinal system


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In “Comforting Your Uncomfortable Stomach: A Companion for Silent Sufferers of Nausea and Vomiting” (published by Archway Publishing), a patient and her gastroenterologist collaborate to provide a three-step diet to ease nausea and vomiting related to the stomach and gastrointestinal system. Laura A. Dotson and Kenneth L. Koch, M.D. provide easily understandable anatomy and physiology of the stomach to help readers understand why the three-step diet is important to reduce nausea, vomiting and comfort your uncomfortable stomach. This book will serve as a companion in their journey to find the precise diagnosis and treatments for their nausea and vomiting. Throughout the book, the authors provide advice on how to become their best advocate for their own health.

A review of the burden of gastrointestinal diseases in the United States from 2021 showed that nausea and vomiting were the number two and three leading gastrointestinal diagnoses that prompted the patient’s visit to the doctor. There were 3.9 million visits for nausea and 5.4 million visits for vomiting. The causes of nausea and vomiting are numerous and often unknown and long lasting. Most people with nausea and vomiting, especially long-term nausea suffer alone. A social life is unimaginable to them because of their symptoms and embarrassment. Sufferers’ self-image can erode, and hopelessness can ensue.

“This book delivers unique perspectives with empowering information on developing a harmonious doctor/patient relationship, understanding normal function of the gastrointestinal system, choosing recipes based on the intensity of nausea and adjusting your environment to comfort you and your stomach! Each chapter thoughtfully addresses important issues to empower and to provide hope for patients who suffer silently with nausea and vomiting,” the authors point out.

When asked what they want readers to take away from the book, the authors answered, “After reading this book we want the millions of people who suffer with nausea and vomiting to have hope. We believe their hope will come from the knowledge they gained about the stomach and gastrointestinal tract and how to eat to hydrate and nourish themselves. Empowered with the information in this book these patients can become their own best advocate.” For more details about the book, please visit https://www.archwaypublishing.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/832857-comforting-your-uncomfortable-stomach

“Comforting Your Uncomfortable Stomach: A Companion for Silent Sufferers of Nausea and Vomiting”

By Laura A. Dotson, Kenneth L. Koch, M.D.

Hardcover | 8.5 x 11in | 124 pages | ISBN 9781665718769

Softcover | 8.5 x 11in | 124 pages | ISBN 9781665718745

E-Book | 124 pages | ISBN 9781665718752

Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Laura A. Dotson is a native of North Carolina and a practicing interior designer and educator. She graduated from Salem College, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and The Prince of Wales’s Institute of Architecture. She also did graduate work at the North Carolina University of Agriculture and Technical University. She was referred to Kenneth L. Koch, M.D., after being diagnosed with severe gastroparesis. She is now healed and determined to share her experience to help others.

Kenneth L. Koch, M.D. is professor of medicine in the section on gastroenterology and hepatology at Wake Forest University’s School of Medicine and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. He has a career-long interest in the electrical activity of the gastrointestinal tract, especially the pacemaker system that controls stomach neuromuscular function. He has published over 175 scientific papers, written three books, and contributed over 40 book chapters. His dedication continues as he investigates the causes of nausea and vomiting and seeks specific diet, drug and device treatments for patients suffering from neuromuscular diseases and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.

Simon & Schuster, a company with nearly ninety years of publishing experience, has teamed up with Author Solutions, LLC, the worldwide leader in self-publishing, to create Archway Publishing. With unique resources to support books of all kind, Archway Publishing offers a specialized approach to help every author reach his or her desired audience. For more information, visit archwaypublishing.com or call 844-669-3957.

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KiwiTech Announces Strategic Partnership With Boston-based Wellness & Fitness Startup FitNest


KiwiTech, LLC, a startup ecosystem that helps early to growth-stage startups with technology services, fundraising and go-to-market support, entered into a strategic partnership with FitNest, a Boston-based fitness company that leverages the power of web3 to bring revolutionary changes in the wellness and fitness industry.

“KiwiTech is thrilled to begin its strategic partnership with FitNest,” says Rakesh Gupta, Founder and CEO of KiwiTech. “This first-of-its-kind fitness brand is transforming the wellness industry for all of us. It is not just shifting the industry to an online model but leveraging blockchain technology to enhance its accessibility and effectiveness. And with a resilient leader and athlete like Nestor, we are confident that FitNest’s unique offering and our technical expertise will accelerate efficiencies in the industry,” he added.

FitNest is the first-ever fitness platform to integrate blockchain technology into its model. From the basics of workouts to the advanced workout sessions, it is using blockchain to disrupt this industry with efficiency and scalability.

“KiwiTech is the perfect strategic partner for us,” says Nestor A. Limas, Founder and President, FitNest. “With our passionate team and KiwiTech’s tech expertise, commitment to innovation, and strong networking panel, we are confident that this partnership will only fasten the process of expanding our mission to reach more people,” he added.

About KiwiTech

KiwiTech is a growing ecosystem of entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors. The company helps early and growth-stage startups build viable products, drive traction, raise capital, and scale their businesses. KiwiTech is home to 500+ portfolio companies across 15+ industries undergoing disruption and takes pride in its 600+ strong team with extensive experience in emerging and existing technologies.

About FitNest

FitNest desires to be The Nike of Web3 while helping bridge Web2 over to Web3. Being one of the first fitness brands to succeed in Web3 truly, it promises access to so much real-life utility starting day 1. On top of that, once they roll out the gym NFT marketplace, one can also rent out NFTs as gym day passes to earn off the properties rented to locals.

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Arizona Dispensaries Association Partners with Arizona Poison Centers to Promote Safe Cannabis Use, Informational Resources


“We aim to continuously educate consumers on the importance of visiting only licensed dispensaries and consuming only THC and CBD products that have been lab tested and approved,” said Ann Torrez, Arizona Dispensaries Association executive director.

Arizona Dispensaries Association (ADA), the voice of Arizona’s cannabis industry, and Arizona Poison Centers have created a partnership which includes an awareness campaign about cannabis product safety in the home.

Arizona Poison Centers saw 739 cases of cannabis-related incidents in 2022, over half of which involved children. Of the 394 pediatric cases, 60% involved a hospital visit.

“With more cannabis products available and in the home, there is an increased likelihood of children becoming exposed” stated Maureen Roland, RN, Managing Director at Banner Poison and Drug Information Center. “The Arizona Poison Centers are working with the ADA to improve public knowledge and awareness regarding this emerging concern and educate consumers on how to prevent these incidents from occurring.”

“Much like medications or alcohol, what can be safely used by an adult can be very problematic for children,” said Steve Dudley, PharmD, DABAT, Director of the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center. “Thankfully we know that with proper education and safe storage we can dramatically reduce these exposures and hospitalizations.” Dr. Dudley also added “We must do a better job at distinguishing toxicity from regulated products purchased at dispensaries and unregulated products from the black-market including spice and delta-8 THC.”

“The ADA’s primary mission is to promote and advocate for a safe, consumer-focused cannabis industry in Arizona,” said Ann Torrez, Arizona Dispensaries Association executive director. “We aim to continuously educate consumers on the importance of visiting only licensed dispensaries and consuming only THC and CBD products that have been lab tested and approved. We’re working with Arizona Poison Centers to educate Arizonans on steps to take in case of accidental ingestion by children, or what to watch out for in adults who are having an adverse reaction to a product.”

ADA is providing window clings to its member dispensaries across the state that include a QR code guiding consumers to the ADA website with a link to education and information regarding safe and responsible cannabis usage on the ADA website.

The ADA is actively working with the Arizona Department of Health and legislators to align statutes and rules to ensure that all marijuana products are not attractive to children and are placed in child-resistant packaging on exit.

All ADA members are Arizona Department of Health-licensed medical marijuana dispensaries and adult use establishments. All employees within these businesses are authorized by AZDHS to work in the industry. Consumers shopping at ADA member dispensaries can feel confident that they are purchasing legal products that are third-party laboratory tested, including testing for pesticides, microbials and cannabinoids.

To find out more, visit the Arizona Dispensaries Association website.

For more resources and information from the Arizona Poison Centers, please visit https://azpoison.com/ or https://www.bannerhealth.com/services/poison-drug-information

About Arizona Dispensaries Association

The Arizona Dispensaries Association (ADA) is the voice of Arizona’s cannabis industry. ADA is dedicated to advancing the Arizona cannabis industry through political advocacy, public education, and professionalization. Our mission is to promote and advocate for a safe, consumer-focused cannabis industry in Arizona. We develop best practices and effectively represent the industry with a constant legislative and regulatory presence. Our practice is to recruit and retain responsible industry members who believe in protecting consumers and providing high quality cannabis in Arizona.

About the Arizona Poison Centers

The poison and drug information centers at the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy in Tucson and at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix provide free and confidential poison control and medication information to the public and healthcare professionals. The hotlines operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The two centers serve all of Arizona and are part of 55 centers across the nation that are accredited by the American Association of Poison Control Centers. Call (800) 222-1222 from any location to reach the poison center nearest you.

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National Institute for Fitness and Sport Invites Senior Living Communities to Pump It for Parkinson’s on April 11, 2023


“We’re pleased to partner with NIFS and support their event, Pump It for Parkinson’s. And we’re honored that participants will be using NuStep cross trainers throughout the day to demonstrate the importance of exercise for people with Parkinson’s”, Tobey Thelen, Nustep VP.

The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) presents Pump It for Parkinson’s on World Parkinson’s Day, April 11, 2023. NIFS has partnered with NuStep inviting senior living communities across the country to take part in this event to raise awareness on the benefits of exercise for individuals with Parkinson’s. Pump It for Parkinson’s will be a day-long NuStep challenge for senior communities striving to achieve 30,000 steps on their NuStep.

Emily Davenport, NIFS Director of Fitness Center Management, said, “communities can rally their entire campus by bringing together their residents and employees to accomplish the goal!” NIFS will provide communities with a complimentary programming packet including tracking tools, promotional content, and educational resources they need to get their residents excited. The event’s goal is to accrue 1 million steps representing the 1 million people in the US living with Parkinson’s!

“Whether this event is a community’s first program dedicated to supporting residents with Parkinson’s or a fun add-on to existing offerings, we want to provide resources as they continue to help residents fight back against Parkinson’s,” said Davenport. Participating communities will also receive a Parkinson’s fitness toolkit of resources and videos they can use in their fitness center. Communities that want to get involved need to register at https://wellness.nifs.org/pump-it-for-parkinsons.

“We’re pleased to partner with NIFS and support their event, Pump It for Parkinson’s. And we’re honored that participants will be using NuStep cross trainers throughout the day to demonstrate the importance of exercise for people with Parkinson’s,” said NuStep Vice President of Marketing and Product Development, Tobey Thelen. As an added incentive, thanks to NuStep and NIFS, communities may be eligible to win a NuStep T6 Cross Trainer for participating in Pump It for Parkinson’s.

Nearly 10 million individuals are living with Parkinson’s Disease worldwide and each year 90,000 Americans are diagnosed with this degenerative condition. Three years ago, NIFS embarked on developing a comprehensive fitness program to meet the unique needs of residents with Parkinson’s Disease for their senior living community clients. From this, Bold Moves programming specifically designed for residents with Parkinson’s was born.

NIFS would like to thank strategic partners, NuStep and Wellzesta, for supporting Pump It for Parkinson’s and their help in creating awareness of the unique fitness needs residents with Parkinson’s Disease have.To find out more about Fitness Center Management by NIFS, call (317) 274-3432, email Emily Davenport at edavenport@nifs.org, or visit wellness.nifs.org.

NIFS media contact, Trudy Coler (317) 274-3432, email tcoler@nifs.org. National Institute for Fitness and Sport is a non-profit organization committed to enhancing human health, physical fitness, and athletic performance through research, education, and service.

NuStep is a leading manufacturer of recumbent cross-trainers used in healthcare, senior living, and fitness settings worldwide.

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Bao Bei Body Changes the Game with Clip-Free, Nursing-Friendly Sports Bra Designed by a Women’s Health Physical Therapist


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With a racerback design and flexible fit, The Varsity Bra is game-changing for sporty moms looking for a stylish and functional sports bra to carry them through pregnancy and postpartum.

Bao Bei Body is launching a new line of postpartum support wear designed by Suzanne Koval, a women’s health physical therapist with 20 years of experience in women’s health. Equipped with modern features, the Bao Bei postpartum collection is designed to provide comfort and support during the fourth trimester.

The brand’s newest product, the Varsity Maternity and Nursing Sports Bra, combines fashion and function for breastfeeding mothers. It is the first seamless, clip-free, and nursing-friendly sports bra made ethically and locally in California. With a racerback design and flexible fit, The Varsity Bra is game-changing for sporty moms looking for a stylish and functional sports bra to carry them through pregnancy and postpartum.

“The message is simple – You made VARSITY! You are a really good Mom. Our mission was to cheer Moms on with this launch,” Koval stated.

The design team behind the new bra is both lactation-led and sportswear savvy! The Varsity Maternity and Nursing Sports Bra:

  • Has a “just a hug” fit to help prevent mastitis and clogged ducts.
  • Is made with safe, chemical-free materials to support skin-to-skin contact.
  • Features a unique, ultra-stretchy neckline made for fast and easy CLIP-FREE breastfeeding.
  • Is ethically, locally and sustainably made.
  • Is designed with flexible fabric meant to accommodate fluctuations in chest size.

The brand’s mission is to support women in every phase of motherhood, focusing on health, movement, and wellness.

For more information on the entire line, visit http://www.baobeibody.com.

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About Bao Bei Body:

Bao Bei Body supports all bodies in every phase of motherhood. This woman-owned brand sells products for an active and healthy pregnancy, postpartum and overall lifestyle, prioritizing health, movement and wellness.

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